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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports, directing DOJ to enforce; Educators voice concern for PA immigrant student protections; WA rent stabilization bills have huge public support; ME benefits from $2.2 billion in federal clean energy investments.

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Nationwide protests erupt against federal policies, Indiana's EV infrastructure expansion stalls due to a funding freeze, and Washington state pushes for rent stabilization to combat rising housing costs.

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During Black History Month, a new book shares how a unique partnership built 5,000 schools for Black students, anti-hunger advocates say ag communities would benefit from an expanded SNAP program, and Americans have $90 billion in unpaid medical bills.

Idaho

The Idaho legislative session is scheduled to last through April 10. (Eldon/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

ID lawmakers seek to increase barriers for passing voter initiatives

Idaho lawmakers have introduced a slate of bills which would put up greater hurdles for passing voter-initiated ballot measures. Legislation this …

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Fruitland School District and other rural Idaho school districts say they are battling underfunding from state government. (Henryk Sadura/Adobe Stock)
School choice debate could impact funds for ID's rural schools

Idaho lawmakers are looking to expand options for students to go to schools other than public ones, but that could impact funds for rural schools…

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Rural Idaho children rely on Medicaid. More than 490,000 Idahoans live in rural communities. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)
Study: Rural Idahoans depend on Medicaid coverage

Rural communities in Idaho and other states rely heavily on Medicaid for health coverage, according to new research from the Georgetown University …

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The 2025 Idaho legislative session began Jan. 6. (Tracy King/Adobe Stock)
Medicaid expansion in play as ID Legislature gavels in

With state lawmakers back in Boise, changes could be coming to Medicaid. Voters approved Medicaid expansion in 2018, but Republican legislators have …

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The Stibnite Gold Project is located in the Payette National Forest near the town of Yellow Pine. (David Farnsworth/Adobe Stock)
Forest Service approves ID gold mine despite threats to water, public health

The U.S. Forest Service has given the go-ahead for a gold-mining project in central Idaho. If it receives state permits, the Stibnite Gold Project …

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The University of Idaho is the state's second most populous university, behind Boise State. (knowlesgallery/Adobe Stock)
ID's latest anti-diversity push in higher ed meets pushback

Despite pushback, Idaho is again targeting diversity and inclusion efforts on college campuses. Over the holiday break, the Idaho State Board of …

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Last year, the Bureau of Land Management reported more than 400 bald eagles visited Lake Coeur d'Alene on a single day in December. (Myk Crawford/Adobe Stock) <br />
Bald eagle becomes national bird as ID population increases

Idahoans are celebrating the official designation of the bald eagle as America's national bird after helping in its recovery. Once close to …

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The Kootenai River runs through the northern part of the Idaho panhandle. (Gregory Johnston/Adobe Stock)
Idaho's role in Canadian mining pollution cleanup

Cross-border governing bodies, including the state of Idaho, are taking steps to address mining pollution coming from Canada. Coal mining pollution …

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Overcrowding is one of the most pressing issues in Idaho's jails. (Global Image Archive/Adobe Stock)
Safety questions raised as more than a third of ID jails fail inspections

More than a third of Idaho's jails have failed their inspections but consequences for failing grades are unlikely. The nonprofit newsroom …

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A lawsuit could affect management of public lands, including Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. (Zack Frank/Adobe Stock)
ID joins lawsuit that could threaten access to public lands, critics say

Advocates for public lands access are raising alarms about a lawsuit that could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Utah has filed a suit arguing …

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Ballot measures to ensure access to abortion won in the 2024 election in red states like Arizona, Missouri and Montana. (tilialucida/Adobe Stock)
Pro-choice wins in election signal promise for potential ID initiative

Voters across the country approved a majority of measures in November to affirm abortion rights and supporters of an initiative to legalize abortion i…

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Seasonal Affective Disorder increases as daylight decreases and winter weather sets in. (photogeek/Adobe Stock)<br />
Grief can be more painful during holiday season

'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Idahoans, the absence of a loved one, whether through death, divorce or another …

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